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Todd BookmanThis year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare. Theater groups around the world are honoring the Bard’s work with traditional and updated stagings of his plays. That includes a new performance of "Macbeth" at Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston. There, students are re-imagining the centuries-old tragedy, setting the work in the one of today’s most pressing humanitarian disasters — Syria. Setting 'Macbeth' in Syria, Sanborn Students Find Parallels That Span Centurieshttp://nhpr.org/post/setting-macbeth-syria-sanborn-students-find-parallels-span-centuries
100760 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 17 Nov 2016 22:12:00 +0000Setting 'Macbeth' in Syria, Sanborn Students Find Parallels That Span CenturiesThe ExchangeThe incoming Trump administration will face international dilemmas that defy easy answers: threats from North Korea, European uncertainty after Brexit, and Middle East conflicts aplenty. However, although Americans are divided on many issues, a new study finds a surprising amount of consensus on foreign policy. Global Risks and Foreign Policy Challenges Facing the New Administrationhttp://nhpr.org/post/global-risks-and-foreign-policy-challenges-facing-new-administration
100336 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 09 Nov 2016 19:47:48 +0000Global Risks and Foreign Policy Challenges Facing the New AdministrationSara Plourde National security has proven to be a pivotal issue in this year's Senate race between Sen. Kelly Ayotte and Gov. Maggie Hassan. Ayotte, a Republican, has cast herself as a strong advocate for the nation's security, pointing to her record in the Senate. Hassan, a Democrat, has taken some positions that put her at odds with her own party and President Obama. Where They Stand: National Security Issues Front and Center In Ayotte, Hassan Racehttp://nhpr.org/post/where-they-stand-national-security-issues-front-and-center-ayotte-hassan-race
98790 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 12 Oct 2016 18:18:17 +0000Where They Stand: National Security Issues Front and Center In Ayotte, Hassan RaceAssociated Press New England has taken in nearly 650 Syrian refugees since President Barack Obama set a goal last year to take in 10,000 refugees across the country. Most of the refugees in New England have resettled in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Connecticut has taken in 334 refugees, the most of any New England state. Massachusetts has accepted 145 refugees despite initial hesitations expressed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker. Rhode Island has welcomed 116 refugees, followed by Maine with 39 and New Hampshire with 14. No refugees have settled in Vermont. Last month, the White House announced the goal was met. Obama set the goal Oct. 1, 2015. Most of the refugees have clustered around large cities like Springfield in Massachusetts, Providence in Rhode Island and New Haven in Connecticut. N.H. Welcomes 14 Syrian Refugees in Past Yearhttp://nhpr.org/post/nh-welcomes-14-syrian-refugees-past-year
98076 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 27 Sep 2016 11:47:06 +0000N.H. Welcomes 14 Syrian Refugees in Past YearThe ExchangeWith ISIS in the headlines in this country after the Orlando massacre, we turn our attention to the civil war in Syria. Despite a major victory against ISIS this week when Iraqi forces took back Fallujah, there remains significant debate about what the US role should be in defeating ISIS, as well as ending Syria's civil war. We also discuss a recent state department memo critical of the focus of US attacks on ISIS, and calling for strikes against Syrian president Assad. An Update on the Syrian Conflict and ISIShttp://nhpr.org/post/update-syrian-conflict-and-isis
93081 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 23 Jun 2016 13:00:22 +0000An Update on the Syrian Conflict and ISISThe ExchangeThe tragic killing of Charlie Sennott's colleague, New Hampshire native James Foley, was the first exposure for most Americans to ISIS, and a turning point for news organizations who send journalists to the front lines. We speak with Sennott about his latest initiative to train a new generation of international correspondents in the digital age.Conflict Journalism: Editor Charlie Sennott on Why It's Important & How It's Changinghttp://nhpr.org/post/conflict-journalism-editor-charlie-sennott-why-its-important-how-its-changing
89823 as http://nhpr.orgFri, 27 May 2016 18:03:38 +0000Conflict Journalism: Editor Charlie Sennott on Why It's Important Word of MouthRadio broadcast news from the front during World War II. Vietnam was captured on television. Today, uncensored scenes from Syria's civil war are uploaded onto YouTube by the thousands. Now, we’re learning what amateur videos reveal about Syria's brutal war. Then we’ll talk to an author who decided to do what no one has done in more than a century: cross the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon. Along the way he found not only the forgotten history of our country but also the emerging present. 5.10.16: Mapping the Syrian Conflict, the Oregon Trail, & Overtraining Syndromehttp://nhpr.org/post/51016-mapping-syrian-conflict-oregon-trail-overtraining-syndrome
90609 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 10 May 2016 15:08:32 +00005.10.16: Mapping the Syrian Conflict, the Oregon Trail, The ExchangeWhile these two Muslim groups have often co-existed peacefully over the course of history, in our time, sectarian differences have risen and boiled over, resulting in conflicts across the Middle East. Our guest is a longtime Middle East scholar who examines the religious, economic, and political factors involved.A House Divided: Islam in Today's Middle Easthttp://nhpr.org/post/house-divided-islam-todays-middle-east
90264 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 04 May 2016 13:00:31 +0000A House Divided: Islam in Today's Middle EastThe ExchangeWhile many observers see Vladimir Putin as a 'man from nowhere' without a face, substance, or soul, our guest today argues that he has had a number of personas over time. His public relations team has pitched him as everything from 'outsider' to 'history man' to suit the historical moment. Understanding these personalties, she argues, is key to making policy decisions about Russia. Guest: Fiona Hill, director of the Center on the United State and Europe and a senior fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution.Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlinhttp://nhpr.org/post/mr-putin-operative-kremlin
85971 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 23 Feb 2016 14:00:39 +0000Mr. Putin: Operative in the KremlinPeter BielloSince last month’s terror attacks in Paris and last week’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, the issues of Syrian refugees and radical Islam has risen to the top of the national political agenda. Presidential candidate Donald Trump in particular has singled out Muslims as potentially dangerous. President Obama recently called on Americans to respect Muslims and separate the vast majority of them from the relatively small number of Islamic radicals. But are people in New Hampshire answering the president’s call? Nadia Alawa, the founder and president of NuDay Syria, a local nonprofit that focuses on empowerment and help with dignity to Syria's mothers and children, spoke with NHPR's Peter Biello. Following Paris Attacks, N.H. Nonprofit NuDay Syria Attracts New Interesthttp://nhpr.org/post/following-paris-attacks-nh-nonprofit-nuday-syria-attracts-new-interest
81506 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 09 Dec 2015 18:56:32 +0000Following Paris Attacks, N.H. Nonprofit NuDay Syria Attracts New InterestThe ExchangeFollowing the Paris Attacks, many politicians including in New Hampshire, are calling for a pause on Syrian and Iraqi refugees coming to the U.S. This has led to a huge conversation - about American values, where the real risks are, and what the next steps should be. Guests: James Ramsay - professor of security studies at the University of New HampshireJeannie Sowers - associate professor of political science at UNH, with research focusing on the Middle East and U.S. foreign policyJeff Thielman - president and CEO of the International Institute of New England, which resettles refugees from around the world in Manchester, NH, Boston, and Lowell.Reconsidering Refugees: American Values & Real Security Riskshttp://nhpr.org/post/reconsidering-refugees-american-values-real-security-risks
80732 as http://nhpr.orgMon, 30 Nov 2015 14:00:32 +0000Reconsidering Refugees: American Values Brady CarlsonNew Hampshire's Catholic bishop says the state can resettle refugees while keeping residents safe from potential terrorists. In a statement Friday, Bishop Peter Libasci said the Diocese of Manchester stands ready to help Syrians fleeing violence. He said while security concerns are understandable in the wake of recent attacks, including the mass killings in Paris, New Hampshire residents should learn more about the screening process for refugees and quote "to consider the stories of the persecution these poor souls have suffered." A number of New Hampshire officials have urged the federal government to halt refugee resettlement from Syria over concerns the process would not be able to screen out potentially dangerous individuals. New Hampshire's Catholic Bishop Calls For 'Generous Response' To Syrian Refugeeshttp://nhpr.org/post/new-hampshires-catholic-bishop-calls-generous-response-syrian-refugees
80568 as http://nhpr.orgMon, 23 Nov 2015 11:14:00 +0000New Hampshire's Catholic Bishop Calls For 'Generous Response' To Syrian RefugeesCasey McDermottBoth of New Hampshire’s Congressional representatives voted Thursday in favor of a bill to add extra screening steps for refugees resettling the United States from Syria and Iraq. Rep. Annie Kuster, a Democrat, was one of 47 members of her party who sided with 242 Republicans to pass the bill. Kuster, Guinta Vote for Stricter Refugee Screening Processhttp://nhpr.org/post/kuster-guinta-vote-stricter-refugee-screening-process
80415 as http://nhpr.orgFri, 20 Nov 2015 12:25:57 +0000Kuster, Guinta Vote for Stricter Refugee Screening ProcessSarah McCammonAs many leading conservatives call for stopping Syrian refugees from entering the United States, several evangelical Christian organizations are pushing back.Since last week's attacks in Paris, at least 30 governors in this country, mostly Republicans, have called for keeping Syrian refugees out of the U.S.Fewer than 2,000 have been admitted. House Speaker Paul Ryan is backing legislation to make the screening process in place even stricter. President Obama has promised to veto that bill.Republican presidential candidates are weighing in, too. Dr. Ben Carson and Ohio Gov. John Kasich are among those asking Congress to block refugees from Syria. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has suggested allowing only Christians to enter and resettling Muslims elsewhere. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is calling for banning visas for all travelers from any country with an "ISIS presence."All of those positions are rooted in security concerns, since authorities in Greece said one of the terrorists in ParisEvangelical Groups Tell Political Leaders: 'Jesus Was A Refugee'http://nhpr.org/post/evangelical-groups-tell-political-leaders-jesus-was-refugee
80370 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 19 Nov 2015 12:03:00 +0000Evangelical Groups Tell Political Leaders: 'Jesus Was A Refugee'Josh Rogers Governor Maggie Hassan is defending her call for the U.S. government to stop accepting refugees from Syria. Hassan is the only democratic among the 30 U.S governors opposing current U.S. policy on Syrian refugee resettlement. She says calling for "a pause" in Syrian refugee resettlement in light of the Paris attacks is consistent with she called the first job of government, protecting the people. “And we can’t do any of the things that we want to do in a free democracy, whether it’s educate our children or have entrepreneurs start businesses if we are not safe -- and I know that refugees and immigrants want that kind of safety too.” Hassan’s stance puts her at odds with President Obama, who says current refugee screenings – a 13 step process that can take years -- are working, and also top New Hampshire democrats, ranging from Senator Jeanne Shaheen, to the two democrats vying to succeed Hassan as Governor. Republican Kelly Ayotte, meanwhile, who Hassan is challenging for US Senate,Hassan Defends Her Call For "A Pause" In Syrian Refugee Resettlementhttp://nhpr.org/post/hassan-defends-her-call-pause-syrian-refugee-resettlement
80265 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 17 Nov 2015 21:41:49 +0000Hassan Defends Her Call For "A Pause" In Syrian Refugee ResettlementThe ExchangeWe're looking at what the candidates are saying about America’s role in the world: how to deal with terrorism and handle the numerous conflicts in the Middle East, what to do about fraught relations with Russia, China and North Korea, and how best to respond to the refugee crisis in Europe and conduct trade in the global area. GUESTS: Kurk Dorsey – history professor and History Graduate Program Director at the University of New HampshireWayne Lesperance – professor of political science at New England College and contributor to the forthcoming book, “The New Islamic State”Willis Sparks – expert on geopolitical risk and U.S. politics and elections for the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancyALSO JOINING US: Jason Moon – NHPR reporterExplore NHPR's interactive presentation on Where They Stand: On Foreign Policy Primary 2016: Foreign Policy on the Campaign Trailhttp://nhpr.org/post/primary-2016-foreign-policy-campaign-trail
79080 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 29 Oct 2015 13:00:53 +0000Primary 2016: Foreign Policy on the Campaign TrailThe ExchangeWe’re sitting down with Karima Bennoune, international human rights rights, lawyer, and writer. Her recent book tells the stories Muslim educators, lawyers, artists, and writers who she says represent one of the best hopes for ending fundamentalist oppression worldwide. GUEST: Karima Bennoune - international human rights lawyer and author of Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here: Untold Stories from the Fight Against Muslim Fundamentalism. You can see Karima speak tonight at 6pm at UNH-Manchester as part of the World Affairs Council Global Tipping Points series. Watch her TED talk here: Fighting Islamic Fundamentalism: The Key Role of Local Muslim Activistshttp://nhpr.org/post/fighting-islamic-fundamentalism-key-role-local-muslim-activists
77513 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 01 Oct 2015 13:17:45 +0000Fighting Islamic Fundamentalism: The Key Role of Local Muslim ActivistsThe ExchangeAs migrants from Syria and other countries pour into Europe, President Obama says the United States will take ten thousand. And so Americans are watching and considering our own capacity to take in refugees, and other ways to address the root problems that are driving so many people out their home countries. GUESTS: Nadia Alawa – founder and president of NuDay Syria, a local nonprofit that focuses on empowerment and help with dignity to Syria's mothers and children. She is Syrian-American with Danish roots.Anita Fabos - Associate Professor of International Development and Social Change at Clark University. Her research is focused on refugees and forced migrants, especially in the Middle East and Africa. Amy Marchildon - director of services for new Americans for Ascentria Care Alliance in Concord.CALLOUT: Pat Long - Democratic Alderman from MancheserSyrian Refugee Crisis: N.H. Reactshttp://nhpr.org/post/syrian-refugee-crisis-nh-reacts
76510 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 15 Sep 2015 13:00:42 +0000Syrian Refugee Crisis: N.H. ReactsAmita Kelly The White House announced Thursday that the U.S. is preparing to take in at least 10,000 Syrian refugees starting Oct. 1 (the start of the fiscal year). This year, the U.S. is on track to take in about 1,500 Syrian refugees, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. He reiterated that the U.S. has provided $4 billion in humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees.The issue has made its way onto the campaign trail in recent weeks — some presidential candidates have said the U.S. should take in additional refugees or send more aid, while others opposed increasing the refugee quota because of security concerns.Here's what the candidates have said about the crisis (we have reached out to those who have not made public statements, and will update as we hear back): Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.What The Presidential Candidates Have Said About The Syrian Refugee Crisishttp://nhpr.org/post/what-presidential-candidates-have-said-about-syrian-refugee-crisis
76290 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 10 Sep 2015 20:35:00 +0000What The Presidential Candidates Have Said About The Syrian Refugee CrisisThe ExchangeA powerful group of radical Islamists has been overwhelming Iraqi cities and towns. The stunning onslaught has the capital Baghdad now girding for battle and the U.S. grappling with how best to deal with the threat. We’ll look at the situation there and at American options. GUESTS: Daniel Benjamin – director of the Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College. He also served as Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department.Wayne Lesperance – professor of Political Science at New England College and director of the Center for Civic Engagement.LINKS: Boston Globe op-ed by guest Daniel Benjamin: "Whether Iraq survives as a state is an open question. But other consequences of the current mess will raise anxieties in many capitals in the West and the Arab world before that issue is resolved."New York Times resource: The Iraq-ISIS Conflict in Maps, Photos and VideoA report from PRI's The World on on Iraq War veterans: 'Moya saysIraq On The Brink: U.S. Weighs Options As Jihadis Advancehttp://nhpr.org/post/iraq-brink-us-weighs-options-jihadis-advance
50293 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 17 Jun 2014 13:00:12 +0000Iraq On The Brink: U.S. Weighs Options As Jihadis Advance